Util-linux: util-linux: access control bypass due to improper hostname canonicalization
CVSS score
3.7
EPSS probability
%0.4
Risk score
0.0
Published
6 mo ago
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Vulnerability description
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CVE-2026-3184 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.
A flaw was found in util-linux. Improper hostname canonicalization in the `login(1)` utility, when invoked with the `-h` option, can modify the supplied remote hostname before setting `PAM_RHOST`. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted hostname, potentially bypassing host-based Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) access control rules that rely on fully qualified domain names. This could lead to unauthorized access.
IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3184 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Hat | Red Hat Hardened Images | View |
| 2 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | View |
| 3 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | View |
| 4 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | View |
| 5 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | View |
| 6 | Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | View |
| 7 | kernel | util-linux | View |
| 8 | redhat | hardened images | View |
RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check
SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | CVSS V31 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N | NVD |
| 3.7 | CVSS V3_1 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N | CVE CNA |
| 3.7 | CVSS V31 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N | NVD |
| 3.7 | CVSS 3.x | — | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U | Microsoft MSRC |
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
CVE-2026-3184 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.
Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
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